Who am I kidding…pen cups. As in plural.

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I’m always searching for the perfect pen. Does it exist? Do I already own it? Let’s sort through the pen cups I have on my desk, in the kitchen, next to my comfy chair in the living room, in the bedroom, and in the craft/spare room, and examine the good, the bad, the losers, and the winners. Let’s face it, I own a lot of pens. I might as well write about them.

Goodness I thought I was the only one on a quest for the pen which would make me contented when I wrote on the page. Ten pots of pens and 7 very expensive ones, all kept in their boxes for fear of dropping them or worse. I’ve book marked this site, great find.

I have the perfect use for a couple of the Retro 51 aluminum packaging tubes. I make super lightweight alcohol backpacking stoves, and they are just perfect for the inner “chimney” or afterburner. Here’s an example: http://blogericious.blogspot.com/2012/05/heirloom-stove.html
I have tried pretty much everything else to make the afterburner, but the Retro 51 tubes are just perfect. Happy to re-imburse you for shipping, and I’m a fellow pen geek.

Hi! Just found your blog today via the recommended links in my WordPress reader….and I love it! So much to read here, and all about pens…I’ll be enjoying my stay for a long, long time. Keep on posting! =D

Hello! Glad I’ve found your blog, it’s a great read. I’m indulging myself with reading about what I want (not work) between Christmas and New Year, so your pages are just the thing. Have a happy new year!

Hi, I have rediscovered my love of pens. Your reviews are well-written and informative. I am looking for an modern fountain pen with ink cartridge (easy usability and refillable), finer stub nib (around 0.7 if possible, but the standard 1.1 mm is okay too), that is affordable ($75 or less), and simple designs. Your review of the Conklin duragraph with the stub nib really makes me want to get it but I am not big on any of their designs, too busy for me. Do you have any recommendations?

You may want to check out some of Levenger’s True Writers and other FPs. They’re a good value, especially when you hit a sale. The offer a stub as a separate nib unit that can be easily swapped in. TWSBIs are some of my affordable favorites, too, and they offer a 1.1 mm stub. For a 0.7 mm stub, you’ll probably have to have a nibmeister grind a nib, which is not all that expensive. Hope this helps, and let me know if you have any other questions! Thanks for reading and commenting!

I have well over 100 fountain pens. And, until a few days ago everything (more or less) was written using a fountain pen. I regularly write letters of ten-plus pages…. Where was I?

Anyway, bought a Retro 51 Queen of Hearts a couple of years ago, but rarely used it.

A few days ago got an email from Fahrney’s (sp?) announcing the LE Flying Tiger FP. Yep, had to have it.

Then started “looking around.” Yesterday received the Flying Fortress/B17 Retro 51. Just an incredible “piece of art.” I’ve never used the word stunning…but, this is stunning with incredible workmanship. (OK, workladyship.)

OK, looked for websites that would “help me along” in buying even more of the Retros…and, found your site.

You made me day! Thank you for your kind words, George! Enjoy your Retros! I, too, have the Flying Tiger FP from Fahrney’s. I have the rollerball version so OF COURSE I had to but the FP. Really cool little details on both pens. Again, thanks for reading and commenting. So appreciated!